I'm wanted to start drinking a protein shake and taking something for Pre work out? Any recommendations? I was thinking about buying whey protein power and drinking a protein shake for lunch every day but not sure about the Pre work out? I'm wanting to lose about 30lbs before I get pregnant but I don't want to do it the wrong way. And I'd like to lose it within 6 months. It may seem like a lot but I'm overweight for my height I'd like to end up losi 50lbs total but my goal is 30lbs for now

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What is it that you think you need before you work out? The ONLY time I ever have something specific before a workout (aside from not ever working out on an empty stomach) is before a 10+ mile run. I use Vega products for protein- after a lifting session, I use their performance protein and after long runs, I use Vega One nutritional shake. I mix them both with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. I recognize the ingredients in them, which is the ONLY reason I buy them. They are among the most processed products I consume, because I *generally* eat clean. The only reason I drink protein after these workouts is because I can't stomach solid food. Otherwise I'd have an egg and a slice of toast or something like that.

Why is it that you want to drink a shake for lunch? Is that something you feel like you could stick with for life? Results are only as permanent as the means by which you achieve them, which is why I ask.

Like my husband takes a Pre workout drink to help boost his energy and I'd like something like that to help me WANT to run lol. I hate running. Weights and sit ups I'll do I just HATE running!

Quoting musicpisces:

What is it that you think you need before you work out? The ONLY time I ever have something specific before a workout (aside from not ever working out on an empty stomach) is before a 10+ mile run. I use Vega products for protein- after a lifting session, I use their performance protein and after long runs, I use Vega One nutritional shake. I mix them both with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. I recognize the ingredients in them, which is the ONLY reason I buy them. They are among the most processed products I consume, because I *generally* eat clean. The only reason I drink protein after these workouts is because I can't stomach solid food. Otherwise I'd have an egg and a slice of toast or something like that.

Why is it that you want to drink a shake for lunch? Is that something you feel like you could stick with for life? Results are only as permanent as the means by which you achieve them, which is why I ask.

I have a protein shake or protein bar when I'm not going to reach my protein goal for the day. There is no benefit to protein shakes, other than getting in some extra protein if you don't feel like getting it through other food that day. I don't know anything about creatine or other supplements. But I don't take any :) good luck! 30 lbs is a great goal for 6 months! :)

No drink is going to make you WANT to run. It'll only add calories, which is not what your goal is, I assume. Honestly, I HATED running for the first several months I did it. It was a means to an end. I did it because I knew it would help me lose weight. Somewhere in there, it grew on me, and now, I LOVE it! I NEVER saw that coming. I was the girl that walked around the track in PE as a kid. I was NEVER a runner in any sense of the word.

I also agree with itsm3, drinking your calories isn't ideal. I only do it when I can't stomach solid food. You don't get the same sense of satiety (fullness) that you get with solid food, and for most people, it's something you won't do once you hit your goal.

Quoting Bretnasmommy:

Like my husband takes a Pre workout drink to help boost his energy and I'd like something like that to help me WANT to run lol. I hate running. Weights and sit ups I'll do I just HATE running!

Quoting musicpisces:

What is it that you think you need before you work out? The ONLY time I ever have something specific before a workout (aside from not ever working out on an empty stomach) is before a 10+ mile run. I use Vega products for protein- after a lifting session, I use their performance protein and after long runs, I use Vega One nutritional shake. I mix them both with 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk. I recognize the ingredients in them, which is the ONLY reason I buy them. They are among the most processed products I consume, because I *generally* eat clean. The only reason I drink protein after these workouts is because I can't stomach solid food. Otherwise I'd have an egg and a slice of toast or something like that.

Why is it that you want to drink a shake for lunch? Is that something you feel like you could stick with for life? Results are only as permanent as the means by which you achieve them, which is why I ask.